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Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated production worker to assist with operations on the planer board machine. The contractor will be responsible for loading full-length boards onto the machine, stacking the cut pieces, and performing preventative maintenance tasks such as removing and replacing blades and oiling the equipment. Previous manufacturing experience and mechanical aptitude are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

+ Feed and relieve boards from the rip saw, industrial planer, and sander.

+ Sort, pile, and stack pieces of lumber.

+ Maintain cleanliness of work areas and adhere to all safety protocols.

+ Complete daily production records accurately and legibly.

+ Assist in packaging items for shipping and marking, tagging, and counting parts accurately.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to read a tape measure.

+ Ability to stand for 10 hours per day.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

+ Mechanical aptitude and previous manufacturing experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Prior woodworking experience.

+ Prior packaging experience.

+ Experience working in manufacturing companies.

Why Work Here?

We offer a profit-sharing program with significant payouts at the end of the year. Employees receive a $150 Christmas bonus annually and 8 paid holidays. Although we do not provide health insurance directly, we offer a bi-weekly stipend of $277 to help cover insurance costs, plus an additional $100 for dental and vision expenses. Upon conversion, employees receive insurance from day one. Our work culture is very relaxed, with a flexible dress code to suit the weather conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment is a small woodworking facility with one saw operated and maintained by the contractor. The facility is well-lit, has sawdust, and is air-controlled. Employees can wear shorts and sleeveless shirts in hot weather and hoodies and winter hats when it's cold. The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, from 6:15 AM to 2:45 PM, with a 10-minute paid break and a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Additional hours on Saturdays are available with extra pay.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Athens,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.